Let me start off by giving a driving tip, as we took 3 hours to cover the last 5 kilometres. The address mentioned on Airbnb isn't the correct address, it's Via Grande in Sermezzana. Because of the long search our arrival was somewhat frustrating. Besides this it turned out that there was also a problem with the payment. I booked for 5 nights through Airbnb and paid for 5 nights, then I changed my booking to 6 nights. I never received any e-mail from Airbnb how to pay the extra night. 2 days before my arrival Katia received an e-mail that my booking was not confirmed and therefore she wasn't even sure if I'd even show up. I am not sure if I, Airbnb or Katia was to blame, but it did not make the arrival very welcoming. Fortunately staying at Katia was much better. The apartment was nice and clean, fully equipped and the pool area is very comfortable. Katia is very helpful, but her English is not so good. Basically, vacationing at Casa Vacanze Miravalle is vacationing Italian-style. This means lounging at the pool all day and eating in the local restaurant at night. We booked this place as a base to visit several places in Tuscany and wanted to stay below the 100€ / night. I think in retrospect this place was not the best fit for us, as it is a 45 minute drive to the A15 before you can get anywhere. Perhaps we would have paid a litte more to stay near Lucca, but we would have saved on gas money. Never the less, Katia is a friendly host and the house is very comfortable to stay.

Jacob & Paulien2012-07-14T00:00:00Z

Extremely beautiful place, stunning! We had a really lovely time at Katia's, we would definitely go back! Great for kids and witha beautiful little village 5 km's away. breathtaking!

Julia2012-07-07T00:00:00Z

We enjoyed our stay very much and we would recommend the place to our friends. The apartment is clean and fully equipped. We had a private terrace and bbq. The view is stunning and the pool and whirlpool are fantastic. Though the owners don't speak english, they did everything to help us and feel us at home ((SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) translate app helps a lot ;-). It's very quiet, so without a car, transportation is a bit difficult. Shops are not nearby, so you should do some shopping before you drive up there. Unfortunately massage and nail shop isn't available anymore as the owners daughter (I guess Katia) moved to Pisa. Nontheless we enjoyed our stay very much and would love to go again.

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2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen complitelly eqipped, living room, wide patio and amazing view, table, chairs, sunbeds shared pool with others guests (Agriturismo Tripala); enjoy your holiday in the northern part of Tuscany, dive in to the nature, history and good food; 1 hour from 5 Terre or Lucca

Tripala farm is a countryside oasis, ideal for family holidays. You can relax by the swimming pool, sunbathe on the terrace or go mountain biking or walking in the spectacular Apuane Alps.
Situated in the Garfagnana National Park, the farm is an ideal base if you want to visit the historic towns of Tuscany, including Lucca, Pisa and Florence. The coast is only a short journey by car or train, so you can explore the beautiful fishing villages of the Cinque Terre or of the cool Versilia and swim in the azure waters.
In the nearby Antognano is a small village, a few minutes walk there are a small shop open 7 days 7, a restaurant serving delicious home cooked meals. The station is 3 km, as the bank, post office, pharmacy.
Tripala has four apartm ents, two sleeps four people, one sleeps six people and one sleeps eight. All apartments have breath-taking views of the mountains and hill top villages. The owners, Carlo and Sylvia, speak English and are always on hand to help if you need any advice.

In the nearby there are several pizzerias and restaurants serving tasty local cuisine – and wines made from grapes ripened on the nearby hillsides.
Tripala has four apartments, two sleeps four people, one sleeps six people and one sleeps eight. All apartments have breath-taking views of the mountains and hill top villages. The owners, Carlo and Sylvia, speak English and are always on hand to help if you need any advice.
Coast/Beach
Cinque Terre 67km, Lerici 57km, Portovenere 66km, Marina di Massa 68km

This house is part of a 18th Century Tuscan noble Villa, situated in a little, lovely village in a sunny valley overlooking the Alps. It is a historic house with all modern comfort, large and comfortable, with 2 double bedrooms, a large salon with fireplace, perfectly equipped kitchenette with dining , 2 bathrooms both with shower (one for guests with reduced mobility). It's ideally situated to reach Lucca, Cinque Terre, Genoa, marble quarries, Lunigiana. Plenty of nature trekking & kid's Adventure parks at a few minutes driving ! You'll feel its spirit and love it!
B&B treatment is possible on request. Internet is wi-fi in the whole house.
Italian lessons (one week full immersion, or weekly classes) on request,too.
Cooking classes can be organized every Thursday: please ask for our Calendar.
We offer half-board or just tastings of local products and wines on request: Just ask!

Antognano is sunny & quiet, but with the train (2 kms from station) we are well connected with Lucca, Pisa, Aulla, Genoa, La Spezia. A car is anyway necessary.
We provide our guests with touristic book guides and tracks guides.
If you wish, we'll be happy to take you to discover some beautiful walking trails around us.
At 10 minutes walking distance there is a grocery shop, bar, restaurant. The bread visits daily and vegs are provided by ... our orchard!
Please have a look at guidebook for more details.
We are situated on the border between Garfagnana and Lunigiana.
Lunigiana and Garfagnana are in the Northern corner of Tuscany. It is a land of incredible beauty, offering rushing streams, pools suitable for bathing, thermal waters, medieval castles and rugged peaks as the Apuane Alps look down on valleys worked by families for centuries. Vineyards and olive trees compete with hill-top villages, bell towers proudly soaring to the blue sky above. Even when it rains, there is a beauty in the land which breathes tranquility.
There are some excellent local restaurants offering traditional food, and the sea-food nearer the coast is second to none. The gateway to our valleys is Aulla, and once through this somewhat unremarkable town the area blossoms into unspoilt beauty. At every turn, views reveal themselves and the chestnut clothed foothills of the Apuane Alps add colours of every kind, softening the landscape and lending itself to many photo opportunities.
Close to this area one can visit the Cinque Terre, an outstandingly beautiful area on the Ligurian coast, or drive up into the mountains to the Apuane National Park and into the Garfagna region. Pisa with its famous leaning tower and breathtaking baptistery is an hour and half away, or in the other direction lies Parma, home of parmesan cheese and Parma ham.
Artists, photographers and lovers of fine architecture as well as music lovers will delight in the pleasures of a day in Lucca, birthplace of Puccini. Here you can walk the ancient walls or hire a bike and cycle them. The San Michele Church among other sites is a must and you can spend the whole day discovering this ancient city's gems.
Ancient ruins of the Roman Empire are still evident in Luni which is another good day out or, how about Carrara, with its marble quarries, still worked today, and from which Michael Angelo insisted that his marble should come.

We had a great stay in Antognano, the flat looked exactly like on the pictures and Francesca and Paolo were really nice. Francesca even made us cookies and cakes in the morning which was really delicious. We definetly recommend the place and would totally visit them again.

We spent a few days in this plase and we got a lot of impressions. We lived in an authentic vintage house. There were old books and utensils , beds and sofas ,it"s unforget table. We were met by Francesca and Paolo. They are very frendly people. We wiil be happy to come back again. It"s a wonderful place. Nadezda(URL HIDDEN) Excellent place, very friendly and careful owners. It was the best rest over the last 10 years .Oleg(URL HIDDEN)

Our apartment is composed of one large double bedroom, living area with sofabed, a fully equipped kitchen, a modern bathroom with shower, hairdryer, washing machine. It is in a stone house in the heart of Gorfigliano, a village famous for its marble quarries and the beautiful Lake Paradiso, which is at less than 10 minutes drive. Details and furniture have been studied to ensure maximum comfort: ideal for a romantic break or for a family holiday, maybe with some friends in the adjoining cottage and house.
Free parking place is at 2 minutes walking distance from the house

Gorfigliano is a small village but has all facilities: bank, shops, laundry, newagent, church, restaurants and bar.

Damiano was such a nice guy, he really helped us out and made sure we had everything we needed including helping us with a parking fine we picked up along the way. Thanks for a lovely stay Damiano.

Jaime2015-07-31T00:00:00Z

Great apartment in a small mountain village in northern Italy. The kids loved the pool and we loved the views and Damiano was a great host with plenty of information and recommendations for where to eat and visit. The house can be a little hard to find but it is worth it. Be aware that some of the roads leading from the north are quite narrow and steep - if you are a less confident driver you may want to approach from Lucca in the south! The apartment contained all that was required for your stay. And was clean and comfortable.Thanks Damiano for making us feel welcome

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Small villa dating back to the 19th century located in the small, ancient town of Castagnola. At 800m above sea level, the property has views over the valley below containing Lake Gramolazzo and the Apuan Alps.
Casa Castagnola lies in the Tuscan district Minacciano, in the higher part of Garfagnana. The town of Castagnola is a small town located 800m above sea level with a warm atmosphere. Within the town there is a small bar serving typical basic dishes.
The property has been recently refurbished and it is comfortable and welcoming. It can accommodate 8/9 guests who will find a beautiful swimming pool just above the house, for their exclusive use. From the swimming pool, there is a splendid view of the valley, Lake Gramolazzo and over the Apuan Alps.
The outdoor area also provides furniture for both the garden and the swimming pool (sun beds, deck chairs, sun umbrellas, tables and chairs)
Casa Castagnola is suitable for guests looking for somewhere to stay in a unique part of Tuscany, in absolute tranquility.
A short distance away are the quarries from which marble is extracted and prized all over the world.
The town of Gramolazzo, 2.5km away can offer any necessary daily needs.
The surrounding area also offers the chance to take beautiful walks in a landscape, which is always alive, and flourishing, no matter what time of the year.
Available to guests: large garden, roughly 3000m with pine trees and a swimming pool (12x6m – minimum depth 1.4 m – maximum depth 1.65 m), with panoramic views, barbecue, laundry area with washing machine. The rental also has free WI-FI internet connection, three children’s cots (to be requested at time of booking), and toiletries (shampoo, soap). On-site parking.
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160 m2
Ground Floor: dining area with kitchenette (oven, microwave, American coffee maker, dishwasher), WC, twin bedroom.
First Floor: living room (satellite TV) with fireplace, single size sofa bed and direct access out to the terrace and garden, bathroom with hydro massage bath, double bedroom.
Second Floor: 2 double bedrooms each with access to a covered terrace, bathroom with shower.
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Arrival between 16:00 and 19:00
Departure between 08:00 and 10:00
Pool open from 1 May to 30 September
Not included in the rental price and to be paid on the spot:
Final Cleaning (mandatory): 180.00€
Refundable security deposit in cash (mandatory): 300.00€
Heating: according to consumption
Included in the rental price:
Internet Wifi
Babycot

Antonio and Antonella are very welcoming and very nice house. I especially recommend the dinner and breakfast all homemade.

TONY2016-07-11T00:00:00Z

The stay with Antonela and Antonio was very nice. The place is located in a very old small quiet town. This original spirit is also felt in the apartment. It is hundreds of years old and very cosy. There is a fireplace in the apartment, which makes it very romantic. The view is stunning: a river right in the mountains. Also the garden is beautiful, has some small quiet places and a pool. We also very much enjoyed the breakfast that Antonio is serving every morning. And on our departure day we even got a lunch box as we wanted to leave before breakfast. We felt very welcome and enjoyed our stay very much.

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Lovely top floor apartment, with huge terrace, offering panoramic views of the Apuane Alps and the surrounding Tuscan countryside. One bedroom with double bed plus a divan sofa bed for two - bathroom with shower and small bathtub, and kitchen, living room and dining room. In the heart of the village.

The village is situated one half hour from the autostrada that can take you to Pisa, Florence, Genova, Milan and also there is easy access to two great train stations where parking is free and you can go by train. The apartment itself is ideal for a couple or a couple with two small children and or one extra guest or family member, sleeping up to four. The kitchen is small but has everything you need for preparing simple meals and the views are spectacular from the large open terrace - great for dining our or relaxing with a good book, enjoying the fabulous scenery and the peace, quiet and tranquility of the area.

Lovely location and everything you need is provided. Can recommend it.

Philip2016-08-27T00:00:00Z

My boyfriend and I stayed here for two nights. We had such a lovely and relaxing time. The location is fantastic for a couple of nights away from any hustle and bustle. We got some groceries not far away and made use of the great kitchen and gorgeous terrace. The views are priceless. The apartment itself is completely self sufficient. We found the place easily and the locals were very friendly. It was such a perfect experience for us and we definitely recommend it to other travelers. Kathy has been so easy and friendly to deal with. Thank you!

We actually ended up staying at Kathy's other property, but did get a chance to see the Rooftop Apartment too. Both places were beautiful, and I would highly recommend both. They were very clean, well appointed (kitchen equipment, comfortable furniture, good beds, towels) and both in stunningly beautiful locations in Luscignano with different views over the valley and mountains in the distance. We were met by Kathy's manager Nico, who lives in the village, who was very friendly and accommodating. My partner spoke Italian, so we could easily chat with him, but Nico did not speak much English. Service and communication were fast and clear - although Kathy was busy she still responded quickly and allowed me to make the booking the day before, while I was on the road which was very useful. While we were travelling we needed some directions and were always able to call Kathy or Michael to get help. The place was a little hard to find due to the (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) Map diagram on airbnb being wrong because (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) Maps does not locate the address correctly. Be sure to go to Luscignano! Luscignano is a small and quiet village. We were there in October, and it seemed that the village was only half inhabited. This was fine but it would have been nice to meet more local people. Both beautiful properties and definitely recommended. For the extra, the 'upgrade' to the House is in my opinion definitely worth it for the extra space outside, larger kitchen and nice large bathrooms.

Tripala farm is a countryside oasis, ideal for family holidays. You can relax by the swimming pool, sunbathe on the terrace or go mountain biking or walking in the spectacular Apuane Alps.
Situated in the Garfagnana National Park, the farm is an ideal base if you want to visit the historic towns of Tuscany, including Lucca, Pisa and Florence. The coast is only a short journey by car or train, so you can explore the beautiful fishing villages of the Cinque Terre or of the cool Versilia and swim in the azure waters.
In the nearby Antognano is a small village, a few minutes walk there are a small shop open 7 days 7, a restaurant serving delicious home cooked meals. The station is 3 km, as the bank, post office, pharmacy.
Tripala has four apartm ents, two sleeps four people, one sleeps six people and one sleeps eight. All apartments have breath-taking views of the mountains and hill top villages. The owners, Carlo and Sylvia, speak English and are always on hand to help if you need any advice.

In the nearby there are several pizzerias and restaurants serving tasty local cuisine – and wines made from grapes ripened on the nearby hillsides.
Tripala has four apartments, two sleeps four people, 2 sleeps five/six people . All apartments have breath-taking views of the mountains and hill top villages. The owners, Carlo and Sylvia, speak English and are always on hand to help if you need any advice.
Coast/Beach
Cinque Terre 67km, Lerici 57km, Portovenere 66km, Marina di Massa 68km

Really a big appartement and very nice swimmingpool in a beautiful area surounded bij the Alps. For sure a place to return. A small shop just 5 minuts by car owned by a really nice old lovely couple...really adorable. Once again we loved it. ciao Anisha, Jayan, Alice and Rajen

Rajen2015-07-18T00:00:00Z

What a terrific place! We have been hosted for 5 days at this wonderful and quiet place in the mountains. The loft was clean and well maintained and even the central heating was working at this time of the year (thanks Carlo;) But over all we've been welcomed very warm and friendly by Silvia and Carlo. They do a great job and the food is fantastic - so head first of all for their kitchen, before you look for anything else in the region;) And ask them for good places to shop and eat before you hit the road and loose time. Christian

We had a fantastic week at Tripala!! The apartment and pool are situated in beautiful surroundings, very quiet and in the middle of fruit and olive trees. Carlo and Silvia are fantastic hosts. They welcomed us with a magnificent homemade pasta and are extremely helpful. The apartment was spacious, clean and has a beautiful view over the valley.

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Our sunny apartment (about 35 mq) in a typical tuscany stone house has 1 double bedroom, new bathroom w/shower & washing machine, living area w/sofabed, equipped kitchen, reserved area to eat outside, pool, beautiful view over mountains and the village.

Our apartment"Castagno" is composed of one large double bedroom, a living area with sofa-bed, a fully equipped kitchen, a modern bathroom with shower, hairdryer, washing machine.
It is in a stone house in the heart of Gorfigliano, a village famous for its marble quarries and the beautiful Lake Paradiso, which is at less than 10 minutes drive. Details and furniture have been studied to ensure maximum comfort: ideal for a romantic break or for a family holiday, maybe with some friends in the adjoining cottage and house.
Free parking place at 2 minutes walking distance.

Gorfigliano is a small village but has all facilities: bank, shops, laundry, newsagent, church, restaurants and bar. It's famous for marble quarries and the ateliers of marble artists.

We had the most wonderful time in Gorfigliano and Damiano is a perfect and serviceminded host. Unfortunately we did not have time to make our own pizzas by the help from Damiano. In the evening we visited the little bar just around the corner for Caffe Latte and enjoing the nice atmosphere. The apartment was nice, new and very clean. Everything worked as expected.

Jesper2014-07-31T00:00:00Z

Fantastic experience, Damian was very cozy and discreet, the apartment is quiet, but isolated in the country, the scenery around it is delicious. In the apartment there is all that is needed, Damiano has also given us a cot for our eight month old baby! The country Gorfigliano is very nice, people are friendly and welcoming and in a few minutes by car you can explore the Garfagnana, which is amazing!

The village is really quiet and we couldn't even find a restaurant that was good enough... but if you are into just relaxing a couple of days next to a pool and in a clean place with a great view this is a good place. The wifi hardly works so all you can do is to relax and enjoy the view!

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80sqm apartment inserted in a residence, a kitchen-living room with sofa bed, double room with single bed, bedroom with two single beds (can be joined together), bathroom with shower, outside space with table, terrace view of pool and mountains. Inside: oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, TV, satellite TV, DVD, board games, fireplace. Outside: swimming pool, jacuzzi, parking, washing machine, barbecue, bicycles, Toy outdoor area for children.
Ideal location for excursions to natural or cultural character, 3 km from railway station to reach the famous Tuscan cities of Pisa, Lucca, Florence. Or visit the "Ligurian Coast" and the famous "Costa Versilia", and yet the "Castles of Lunigiana" and "Marble Caves".
Inside the recidence: beauty and wellness center with trained personnel in bio-natural treatments.

This place is a peaceful place where you can have a great view on Apuana Alps mountains in a well equipped appartment. Ok it's a little far from highways but it offers a unique opportunity to take some rest after crowdy visits in Tuscana or Cinqe Terre. Swimming pool is very nice and everything is done for children.